Melody Esme

Melody Esme is a music, film, and TV writer, based in Portland, OR. In addition to her writing about art and pop culture, she has also published a novel and released riot grrrl music.
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âFreaks and Geeksâ Episode 2 Recap: Jesus Is Just Alright
Parties highlight our collective nature, but they can also show us our utter insignificance.
âFreaks and Geeksâ Episode 1 Recap: Bad Reputation
The world is unfair, especially in high school, but there's so much joy to be found if you're open to seeing it.
Melody on Music: Oops! All Hyperpop
âDo I enjoy sushi? Like what a fucking question is that? Like, everyone likes fucking sushi.â
Melody on Music: Conscious
"I accept that life has its ways/But I don't have to forgive to finally be okay."
Melody on Music: Breakups, Breakdowns, Breakbeats
Bangers, guitar solos, and a mouth full of worms.
Melody on Music: Artpop (Sans Gaga)
If 'Endless Summer Vacation' was Miley's 'The Batman,' 'Something Beautiful is her 'Lighthouse.'
Melody on Music: Post-(post-)punk (punk)
An instrumental akin to an industrial "I Feel Love" backs a lyric that encapsulates the euphoria of discovery.
With Every Word and Every Breath: Against Me!âs âWhite Crossesâ at 15
'White Crosses' is the rare "I need to transition or I'll be dead soon" album.
Melody on Music: Legends
Believe it or not, Willie Nelson is not the oldest artist in this week's roundup.
Melody on Music: Bandmates
"Sometimes there's no coming back from your fears realized" is a truth we all have to reckon with eventually.









